Paleo Creamy Mashed Vegetables

Indulge in the rich, velvety texture of Paleo Creamy Mashed Vegetables, a nutrient-packed side dish that’s both wholesome and satisfying. This recipe combines tender cauliflower, sweet potatoes, and carrots for a naturally sweet and earthy base, elevated with the creaminess of coconut milk and a touch of ghee for a luxurious finish. Infused with fresh thyme and garlic for depth of flavor, this dairy-free, gluten-free side dish is a perfect complement to roasted meats or plant-based proteins. Ready in under an hour, it’s a crowd-pleasing favorite for anyone following a Paleo diet or simply looking for a healthy, irresistibly creamy alternative to traditional mashed potatoes.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower
• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 3 large carrots
• 2 tablespoons ghee
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the vegetables: remove the leaves and stem from the cauliflower head and cut it into florets. Peel the sweet potatoes and chop them into chunks. Peel and chop the carrots into similar-sized pieces.

Step 2

Mince the garlic cloves finely and set aside.

Step 3

In a large pot, bring water to a boil with a pinch of salt. Add the cauliflower florets, sweet potatoes, and carrots to the pot.

Step 4

Cook the vegetables for 20-25 minutes or until soft and easily pierced with a fork.

Step 5

Once cooked, drain the water using a colander and return the vegetables to the pot.

Step 6

Add the ghee to the hot vegetables and stir until melted. Then, add the coconut milk, minced garlic, and fresh thyme leaves.

Step 7

Using a potato masher or an immersion blender, mash the vegetables until they reach a smooth consistency.

Step 8

Season with salt and black pepper to taste, mixing thoroughly to ensure even seasoning throughout the mash.

Step 9

Transfer the creamy mashed vegetables to a serving bowl and serve warm as a delightful Paleo side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1357.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	825.8

Total Fat 30.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 80mg	0%
Sodium 3604.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 128.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.9g	0%
Total Sugars 50.7g
Protein 18.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 319.7mg	0%
Iron 5.5mg	0%
Potassium 2813.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.1%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 59.4%